Hybrid Software Developer - Investment Tech Platforms

Allstate Northern Ireland Limited; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstate is seeking a Software Developer to join our Investment Technology team in Chicago, combining 2 days on-site and 3 days remote. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end services with Java Spring Boot and Node.js, build front-ends with React, and implement RESTful APIs and CI/CD.

Ideal candidates bring 3–6 years of hands-on experience in Python/SAS scripting, advanced SQL, cloud familiarity (AWS/Azure), and a solid understanding of TDD, Git, and containerization with

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, SAS, Bash, PowerShell, or Perl for automation, data processing, and analytics.
• Advanced SQL skills with experience writing complex queries, joins, aggregations, stored procedures, and performance tuning across Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
• Proficient in back-end programming with Java and JavaScript.
• Experience with Java Spring Boot for building enterprise-grade applications.
• Working knowledge of React.js and advanced JavaScript libraries/frameworks.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Experience developing and integrating SOAP/REST APIs and working with JSON data formats.
• Hands-on experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Proficient with Git for version control and collaborative development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Gradle.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of Node.js for server-side development.
• Proficiency with development tools including IntelliJ IDE and Postman.
• Understanding of web security and API security principles.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS for front-end development.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure and API management platforms (Apigee, AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Nice to Have Exposure to investment management platforms (eFront, Aladdin) or financial services domain.
• Understanding of AI, generative AI, or information agent concepts.
• Experience with reporting and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, SSRS).
• Familiarity with Alternative Investments (Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Assets, Hedge Funds).
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration concepts.
• Experience with additional scripting languages (R, VBA, Groovy).
• Experience 2 or more years of experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, SAS, Bash, or PowerShell for data processing, reporting, and workflow optimization.
• Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions across enterprise database platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end services using Java Spring Boot and Node.js.
• Build responsive front-end interfaces using React.js, HTML, and CSS.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and JSON-based integrations.
• Write clean, maintainable code following object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and coding standards.
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies including unit, integration, and acceptance testing (TDD).
• Perform code refactoring to improve performance, readability, and maintainability.
• Manage source code using Git and participate in code reviews.
• Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Gradle, and containerization with Kubernetes.
• Implement web and API security best practices to protect applications and data.
• Partner with business analysts, front office, and operations teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with cloud infrastructure teams to deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms (Apigee, AWS, Azure).
• Troubleshoot production issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Python

SAS

Bash/PowerShell

SQL

Java

JavaScript

React.js

REST APIs

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related

Tools

Jenkins

Gradle

Kubernetes

Postman

IntelliJ IDE

APIGEE

AWS

Azure

Job description

Allstate is seeking a Software Developer to join our Investment Technology team in Chicago, combining 2 days on-site and 3 days remote. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end services with Java Spring Boot and Node.js, build front-ends with React, and implement RESTful APIs and CI/CD.

Ideal candidates bring 3–6 years of hands-on experience in Python/SAS scripting, advanced SQL, cloud familiarity (AWS/Azure), and a solid understanding of TDD, Git, and containerization with